Installation Guide

XBox-IP
Prompter Device
XBox-IP Prompter Device

Part No. A9009-0001

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Contents Software Download
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Please Read! Information for
Software Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 downloading WinPlus-IP software
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Components and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
To download the WinPlus-IP Software application visit the address
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 below:
Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Recommended Accessories (not supplied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
www.autoscript.tv/software-download
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the XBox-IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The version downloaded will be a demonstration version only.
Local connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 No devices can be added to prompt until a registered valid serial
number is entered. This is provided on our purchase delivery note.
Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
After downloading the software you will be directed to the registration
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
page where you will enter the Machine ID to generate the license.
LED Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The Machine ID must be from the PC which will be running
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 WinPlus-IP otherwise the license will be void.
Configuring the XBox-IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Technical Specification / Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Physical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Routine checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
General Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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 Safety
Important information on the safe installation and operation of Electrical Connection
this product. Read this information before operating the product.
For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect
the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save and isolate the product from the power supply before
these instructions for future reference. attempting any servicing or removing the covers.
CAUTION! The products must be connected to a power
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
! supply of the same voltage (V) and current (A) as indicated
on the products. Refer to the technical specifications for
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety
instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and the products
avoid possible damage to the product. CAUTION! Only use the power cable specified for the

WARNING!
! products and certified for the country of use.

! Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others,

comments appear supported by the warning triangle !
CAUTION! Using alternative power sources will invalidate
the system EMC liability.
symbol.
Where there is a risk of damage to the product,
associated equipment, process or surroundings,
comments appear supported by the word ‘CAUTION’.

ELECTRIC SHOCK Basic Electrical Insulation (Class 1 Equipment)

Where there is a risk of electric shock, comments appear WARNING! This product is Class 1 equipment. For safe
supported by the hazardous voltage warning triangle. operation this equipment must be connected to a power
supply that has a protective earth connection (US: ground).
Intended Use
The XBox-IP has been designed to provide a prompting text display
and control system as part of a high quality teleprompting facility for
television broadcasting.
The XBox-IP is intended for use by television presenters and
prompter operators, installed within a TV studio environment, or on
outside broadcasts (OB) when protected from weather by a suitable
waterproof cover.

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 Safety
Mounting and Installation WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts and

WARNING! Always ensure that all power and auxiliary

! accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved
alterations or servicing can be dangerous and could affect
! communications cables are routed so that they do not
present any danger to personnel. Take care when routing
the safety of the product. It may also invalidate the terms
and conditions of the product warranty.
cables in areas where robotic equipment is in use.
Water, Moisture and Dust About this Guide
WARNING! Protect the product from water, moisture
! and dust. The presence of electricity near water can be
dangerous. This guide describes the installation of the X-Box-IP as part of a full
prompting system, using the range of compatible equipment and
WARNING! When using this product outside, protect from
connecting cables available for various configurations.
! rain using a suitable waterproof cover.
The range of XBox-IP variants covered in this guide consists of the
Ventilation
following product:
WARNING! Slots and openings are intended for ventilation
! purposes to ensure reliable operation of the product, and
protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover any slots
Part No. Description
and openings. External IP enabled HD/HD-SDI prompt video
XBox-IP
Operating Environment generator.
CAUTION! The product should not be used outside the
! operating temperature limits. Refer to the product technical
specifications for the operating limits for the product.
For more information on the installation and operation of the
WinPlus-IP software, refer to the WinPlus-IP user guide.
Cleaning
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect
and isolate the product from the power supply before
cleaning.
CAUTION! Do not use solvent or oil-based cleaners,
! abrasives or wire brushes.

Maintenance
WARNING! Servicing or repair of this product must only
! be performed by qualified and trained electrical engineers.

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 Components and Connections

Front View Rear View

5
4
1 3
2

1 Status light

2 12 V DC auxiliary port

3 Dual USB

4 PoE PD Port

5 RJ45 Power over Ethernet controller input

6 Dual HD-SDI outputs

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 Components and Connections

Box Contents

1 XBox-IP Scroll Engine

2 XBox-IP Installation Guide

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 Components and Connections

Recommended Accessories (not supplied)

XBox-IP DC Power Supply Specification (if not using PoE)

Input Voltage Range 100 - 230Vac

1 Output Voltage Rating 12V dc

Output Current 5A

Rated Output Power 5W

Output connection Type 2.1 x 5.5 x 11 Centre Positive

Over temperature, Over Voltage,
1 HC-IP Desktop Hand Control Protection Features
Overload and Short Circuit
2 RJ45 Cat5 or Cat6 cable and power injector solution (PoE) Marking CE Approved

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 Installation

Connecting the XBox-IP

Local connection
Host PC to PoE injector or PoE Switch HC-IP Desktop Controller Prompter Monitor

PoE

PoE Switch
or
PSU

EN PoE

PoE Out
PoE In

Key
XBox-IP PoE PoE

or RJ45 PoE
PoE connections 12V PoE-PD-PORT
HD-SDI-OUT
- +

Video
connection
CONTROLLER
12V Power
DC
connection
12V
PSU Power supply
DC
- +
Ethernet
PSU (not required if using PoE)

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 Installation

Connecting the XBox-IP

Network Connection
Key PoE Switch

or RJ45 PoE PoE EN

PoE connections PSU
Video
connection
12V Power
DC
connection

PSU Power supply PoE Switch

Ethernet
PoE EN
PSU

HC-IP Desktop Controller

PoE
Prompter Monitor

PSU (not required if using PoE)

PoE
XBox-IP
12V PoE-PD-PORT
HD-SDI-OUT
- +

12V

DC

- +
CONTROLLER
Host PC to Network

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 Installation

Cable Management 12V

Ensure all cables are securely attached to prevent them being

DC power supply.
DC
- +
accidentally disconnected during use.
1. Ensure a power supply of the correct specification is used (see
WARNING! Always ensure that all power and auxiliary
power supply specifications on page 6).
! communications cables are routed so that they do not
present any danger to personnel. Take care when routing 2. Connect the power supply to the 12 V DC axillary port.
cables in areas where robotic equipment is in use.
3. The XBox-IP will power up
Powering Up
LED Status
There are two options to supply power to the XBox-IP:

Power supplied over Ethernet (PoE) using an RJ45 cable with a Status LED
suitable power injector. (Not supplied).
No light: No power connection
Or

A 12Vdc external power supply. (Not supplied). Status LED flashing: Powered on, network
connected, no connection to WinPlus-IP.
Solid BLUE light: Powered on, connected to the
network and WinPlus-IP.
PoE connection:
PoE

1. Ensure a suitable PoE injector solution is in place.

2. Plug the PoE cable into the RJ45 Power over Ethernet input.
3. The XBox-IP will power up.

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 Configuration

Configuring the XBox-IP If no devices are detected.

1. From the Devices panel click the plus symbol. This will open the
To configure the XBox-IP the device will need to be connected to the Add Discovered Device window.
host PC with the WinPlus-IP software installed either locally or via the
network. 2. Click the Add Manual Devices button to open the Manually Add
Device window.
All configuration of the box and controllers takes place in WinPlus-IP.

1. Select the required device type, in this case the XBox-IP. Add the
device name and IP address. (See your systems administrator).

2. Click APPLY to store the device. The new device will now appear
in the Devices panel.
1. Start the WinPlus-IP application. 3. Repeat the process to add further devices.
2. From the Devices 4. Refer to the WinPlus-IP user guide for further configuration advice.
panel click the plus
symbol.

3. The Add Discovered

Device window will
open.

4. Double click the

desired device and
it will be added to the
Devices window.

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 Troubleshooting

Fault Check Comments

The XBox-IP is not
Check that the power over ethernet source has a suitable power injector.
powering up.
Check that the cable from the PoE source is firmly locked into the PoE input on the
XBox-IP.
Check that a quality Cat5 or Cat6 cable has been used to connect to the PoE injector
If using a DC power supply, check it is connected to the supply and cables are secure.
Check the PSU connector is screwed securely into the 12vDC input on the rear of the
XBox-IP.
See the sections
Check that any connections to controllers are correct and secured.
Connections on page 7 / 8.
The XBox-IP is powered Check that a quality Cat5 or Cat6 cable has been used to connect the controller to the
up, but not controlling the PoE injector.
prompted text. Power cycle the XBox-IP by removing the PoE Injector connection.
If using a DC power supply, Power cycle the XBox-IP by disconnecting the cable from
the 12vDC input.
See the sections
Check that video connections are correct and secured.
Connections on page 7 / 8.
Ensure that quality screened cables have been used for the video signal and that the
The prompter monitor is screen is earthed at both ends.
not displaying text. Refer to the prompter
Ensure that the SDI cable is connected to an SDI input on the prompter monitor.
monitor user guide.
Refer to the prompter
Ensure that the appropriate video format is selected for the prompter monitor to display.
monitor user guide.
Power cycle the XBox-IP by removing the PoE Injector connection.
The X-Box-IP has locked
and is not responsive. If using a DC power supply, Power cycle the XBox-IP by disconnecting the cable from
the 12vDC input.
The XBox-IP is not Check that the XBox-IP and the software application are not separated by an IP
discovered on a local IP gateway.
network. Check that the network switch has power.
The XBox-IP IP Address is
not configurable correctly Check that the correct IP address has been added for the XBox-IP.
from the application
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 Technical Specification / Maintenance

Physical Data 3A PCB Mounted. (Not User

Internal Fuse
serviceable)
Width 162 mm (6.37 in.)
Length 182 mm (7.16 in.)
Height 37 mm (1.45 in.) Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

Weight 600g (1.3 lb)

Routine Maintenance
H
The XBox-IP requires minimal routine maintenance, apart from
W checking the connections and overall operation periodically.

Routine checks
Environmental Data During use, check the following:

Operating temperature range +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F) • Check cables for signs of wear or damage. Replace as necessary.

Storage temperature range -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) • Check that all cables are connected properly.

Electrical data Cleaning

DC power input 12V DC WARNING! Disconnect and isolate the product from the

DC power output 12V DC, 1A ! power supply before cleaning.

DC power consumption 8W During normal use the only cleaning required should be a regular
wipe over with a dry, lint-free cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage or
DC power consumption with
11W periods of disuse may be removed with a vacuum cleaner. Particular
PoE controller
attention should be paid to all connection ports.

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 General Notices
FCC Certification Environmental considerations

FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
European Union Waste of Electrical and Electronic
FCC Declaration of Conformity Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU)
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
This symbol marked on the product or its packaging indicates that this product
following two conditions:
must not be disposed of with general household waste. In some countries or
1. This product may not cause harmful interference. European Community regions separate collection systems have been set up
to handle the recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. By ensuring
2. This product must accept any interference received, including interference this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
that may cause undesired operations. consequences for the environment and human health. The recycling of materials
helps conserve natural resources.

Visit our website for information on how to safely dispose of this product and its
Declaration of Conformity packaging.

In countries outside the EU:

Dispose of this product at a collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment according to your local government regulations.
Vitec Videocom Limited declares that this product has been manufactured in
accordance with BS EN ISO 9001:2008.

This product complies with the following EU Directives:

• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized

European standards (European Norms) which are listed on the EU Declaration
of Conformity for this product or product family. A copy of the Declaration of
Conformity is available upon request.

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